The all-new Roval Rapide CLX III wheels flip aero convention on its head for unmatched speed across any course. Up front, a deep-profile rim slices air where it matters most. Out back, a lower-profile rim and carbon spokes shaves 215g, unlocking explosive acceleration and razor-sharp control. And with FlatStop Bead Hooks requiring 39% more force to flat you’ve got best-in-class protection to go full gas all the way to the line. Get there fast, every time, on any course with Roval Rapide CLX III.
Key Features
- Use: Road Racing & Riding
- Weight: 1,305 grams
- Hub & Engagement: DT Swiss 180 EXP internals, 36T
- Rim Depth: 51mm front, 48mm rear
- Spokes: 18F / 24R Carbon
- Tire Size: Optimized for 28mm
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rims
- Wheel Size / ETRTO: 622 × 21 (700c)
- Tubeless Compatibility: Yes
- Insert Compatibility: Yes
- Brake Compatibility: Disc (Centerlock)
- Rim Construction: Carbon Clincher Hooked
- Valve Stem Length: Roval Tubeless Valve, Alloy 70mm
- Hole Count: Front: 18H, Rear: 24H
- Rear Rim: Rapide CLX III Carbon Clincher Rear, 700c (CR2471)
- Rear Rim Dimensions: Depth: 48mm, External Width (at widest point): 31.3mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: (4.1)mm
- Front Rim: Rapide CLX Team Carbon Clincher, 700c (CR2470)
- Front Rim Dimensions: Depth: 51mm, External Width (at widest point): 35mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: (5.5)mm
Hubs
- Rear Hub: Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x142mm, (LF19-R)
- Rear Freehub Body: DT Swiss Ratchet EXP (36T ): Sram XD-R
- Rear Hub Bearing: DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings - DS:1526 (15 x 26 x 7 mm), NDS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm)
- Front Hub: Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x100mm, 19mm OD End Caps Installed (LF18-F)
- Front Hub Bearing: DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings - DS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm), NDS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm)
Spokes & nipples
- Nipples: Arris MK4 Spoke Nipple Alloy, 6 mm
- Rear Spokes: Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces: T-head, 24qty, (DS: 277mm, NDS: 273mm)
- Rear Lacing Pattern: One-Cross / Three-Cross (2:1), Not Tucked
- Front Spokes: Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces: T-head, 18qty, (DS: 264mm, NDS: 274mm)
- Front Lacing Pattern: Two-Cross / Radial (2:1), Not Tucked
Tire info
- Tubeless Tape Width: 25mm
- Tire Type: Clincher Tubeless and Clincher Tube Type
- Design Tire: RapidAir TLR, 28mm
- Approved Tire Widths: 24mm-38mm
- Max Pressure: Tubeless (110psi) Tubed (130psi), 36mm-38mm: Tubeless (60psi) Tubed (60psi)
Weight
- Wheelset Weight: 1305g (with valves and tape)
- Rear Weight: 705g (with valves and tape)
- Front Weight: 600g (with valves and tape)
General
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Assembly Method: Hand Built
- Weight Limit: 275 lbs. / 125 kg.
- Certifications: ISO 5775-2, UCI Approved
- E-bike Approved: No
- Extras: 4 Extra Spokes and Nipples, Roval Wheel Bag, Shimano HG 11/12-Spd. Road Freehub & end Caps (rear wheel only)
